Determine Your

LEADERSHIP STYLE

Human Resources Management-University

Objectives

Upon completion of this session, you will be able to:

• Identify the common used leadership styles

• Examine your own preferred leadership style, and

analyze how and when to utilize that style

• Communicate effectively by identifying your leadership

style

• Identify traits of a successful leader

Defining a Leader…

Think of a leader that you worked for or observed…

What does this person do and what qualities

does this person have that make you admire him

or her as a leader?

Definition of Leadership

1. The individuals who are the leaders in an organization, regarded

collectively.

2. The activity of leading a group of people or an organization or the

ability to do this.

Leadership involves:

Establishing a clear vision and sharing that vision with others so

that they will follow willingly,

Coordinating and balancing the conflicting interests of all members

and stakeholders.

A leader steps up in times of crisis, and is able to think and act

creatively in difficult situations.

Reference: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/leadership.html#ixzz3xt1kWzGy

http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/leadership.html#ixzz3xt1kWzGy

Autocratic (Authoritarian)

Democratic (Participant)

Laissez-Faire

Transactional

Transformational

Styles of Leadership

Leader retains power (classical approach)

Leader is decision-making authority

Leader does not consult employees for input

Employees are expected to obey orders

Motivation provided through structured rewards and punishments

Autocratic

New, untrained employees

Employees are motivated to follow

High-volume production needs

Limited time for decision making

During time of emergency

When to use Autocratic

When to not use Autocratic • Employees become tense, fearful, or resentful

• Employees expect to have their opinions heard

• Employees begin depending on their manager to make all their decisions

Often referred to as participative style

Keeps employees informed

Shares decision making and problem solving responsibilities

“Coach” who has the final say, but…

Gathers information from staff members before making decisions

Democratic

Help employees evaluate their own performance

Allows employees to establish goals

Encourages employees to grow on the job and be promoted

Recognizes and encourages achievement

Can produce high quality and high quantity work for long periods of time

Democratic Continued

To keep employees informed

To encourage employees to share in decision-making process

To provide opportunities for employees to develop a high sense of personal growth

To encourage team building and participation.

When to use Democratic

When to not use Democratic There is not enough time to get everyone’s input.

It’s easier and more cost-effective for the manager to make the decision.

The business can’t afford mistakes.

If the manager feels threatened by this type of leadership.

Employee safety is a critical concern.

Also known as the “hands-off” style

Little or no direction

Gives employees as much freedom as possible

All authority or power is given to the employees

Employees must determine goals, make decisions, and resolve problems all on their own.

Laissez-Faire

Employees are highly skilled, trustworthy, educated and experienced

Employees have pride in their work and the drive to do it successfully on their own

Outside experts, such as specialists or consultants are being used

Employees are comfortable working without close supervision

When to use Laissez-Faire

When to not use Laissez-Faire • When employees lack the knowledge or experience they need to complete tasks

and make decisions

• When the manager must provide regular feedback to employees

• When the manager doesn’t understand his or her responsibilities and is hoping the employees can cover for him or her.

Motivate by appealing to their own self-interest

Motivate by the exchange process. EX: business owners exchange status and wages for the work effort

of the employee.

Focuses on the accomplishment of tasks & good worker relationships in exchange for desirable rewards.

Transactional

Leader wants to be in control

When there are approaching deadlines that must be met

Relationship is short term

When to use Transactional

When to not use Transactional

When employees are not motivated by the exchange system of good work for rewards.

Relationship is long-term

Charismatic and visionary leader

Inspire employees to transcend their self-interest for the organization

Appeal to employees ideals and values

Common strategies used to influence employees include vision and framing

Transformational

Instills feelings of confidence, admiration and commitment

Stimulates employees intellectually, arousing them to develop new ways to think about problems.

Flexible and innovative.

Transformational continued…

When leaders want members to be an active part of the organization and have ownership to it

When leaders are building a sense of purpose

When the organization has a long term plan

When people need to be motivated

When to use

Transformational

Research indicates that transformational leadership is more strongly correlated with lower turnover rates, higher productivity, and higher employee satisfaction.

Leading Employees vs. Managing Employees

Are all managers leaders?

Are all leaders managers?

A manager is a person in an organization who is responsible for carrying out the four functions of

management, including planning, organizing, leading and

controlling.

You will notice that one of the functions is leadership, so you

might ask yourself if it would be safe to assume that all

managers are leaders.

Theoretically, yes - all managers would be leaders if they

effectively carry out their leadership responsibilities to

communicate, motivate, inspire and encourage employees

towards a higher level of productivity.

However, not all managers are leaders simply because not all

managers can do all of those items just listed

Traits of a Leader

Which traits do you believe makes a successful leader?

8 Traits Of A Successful Leader • Characteristic #1: Builds Relationships - Top managers develop strong

bonds with staff members, colleagues and executives. This provides a platform for working as a team. It also gains respect and trust from coworkers.

• Characteristic #2: Communicates Effectively - Top managers are able to communicate in a variety of media. They connect person-to-person and get their message across clearly when on the phone, in-person or via email.

• Characteristic #3: Implements Top Listening And Questioning Skills - Top managers know that it is important to listen before speaking. And once they are aware of what they need to know, they ask pertinent questions to see what alternatives or issues need to be addressed.

• Characteristic #4: Able To Build A Team - Top managers are able to develop their staff so they can interact more effectively with each other. They create a synergy that motivates the team to produce greater results than they would by working individually.

Dale Carnegie.com

• Characteristic #5: Understands The Financial Aspects Of The Business -

Top managers know that profitable sales growth is the key to a successful business. They look at financial goals and measure and manage by designated metrics to ensure success.

• Characteristic #6: Knows How To Create A Positive Work Environment - Top managers realize that positive morale and recognition is important to keep everyone motivated. Without positive motivation, people will not work as hard for the organization.

• Characteristic #7: Leads by Example - Top managers know when to roll their sleeves up and pitch in to get things done. They also have the knowledge on how to accomplish goals and are always looking for ways to increase efficiency and improve the end result.

• Characteristic #8: Helps People Grow And Develop Their Skills- Top managers know the difference between education and on-the-job learning. They are concerned about people's development and career growth. They look for the right ways to help their employees maximize their skills and knowledge.

Dale Carnegie.com

8 Traits Of A Successful Leader

Transformational Leader Video

https://youtu.be/sBkqiqfEnzE

https://youtu.be/sBkqiqfEnzE

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